Organisational Structure

Chairman and President

Dr. MA Jun

Chairman of the Green Finance Committee, China Society for Finance and Banking; President of Institute of Finance and Sustainability; Co-Chairman of the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group

Dr. Ma Jun is currently the Chairman of the Green Finance Committee, China Society for Finance and Banking, President of Institute of Finance and Sustainability, Co-Chairman of the G20 Sustainable Finance Study Group, and the former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People’s Bank of China. As a leader in the field of green and sustainable finance, Dr. Ma Jun also serves as the sustainable finance special adviser of the United Nations Environment Programme, Chairman of the regulatory working group of NGFS, the Director of Beijing Green Finance Association, the Director of Hong Kong Green Finance Association, and many other public welfare duties.

From 2017 to 2020, Dr. Ma Jun served as the Director of the Research Center of Finance and Development, Tsinghua University National Institute of Financial Research. During his tenure as Chief Economist of the Research Bureau of the People’s Bank of China from 2014 to 2017, Dr. Ma Jun led the drafting of the Guidance of Green Finance in China and promoted the formation of a global green finance consensus under the G20 platform. From 2000 to 2013, he served as Chief Economist, Head of China and Hong Kong Strategy, and Managing Director of Greater China at Deutsche Bank. From 1992 to 2000, he served as a senior economist at the World Bank and an economist at the International Monetary Fund. From 1988 to 1990, he worked as a research fellow at the Development Research Center of the State Council of China. Dr. Ma Jun has published more than a dozen books and hundreds of articles on macroeconomic, monetary policy, environmental economics and green finance.

Dr. Ma Jun received his Master’s degree in Management from Fudan University in 1988, and he received his PhD. in Economics from Georgetown University in 1994.

Ben McQuhae

Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co (bmcquhae.com), a Hong Kong-based corporate and commercial law firm for sustainability and innovation that has been described as the only true ESG law firm on the planet and Winner of the INSEAD Business as a Force for Good Award 2021. Ben is an industry leading corporate and commercial lawyer, a recognized leader in sustainable finance and green fintech, and a pioneer in carbon markets and decarbonization
Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (1999) and Hong Kong (2003)

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Co-Founder, Executive Committee Member and Special Advisor to the Chairman, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (hkgreenfinance.org)
Hong Kong representative, United Nations network of international Financial Centres for Sustainability (fc4s.org)
Lead, APFF/SFDN Carbon Markets Workstream to develop policy recommendations for APEC finance ministers
Member, Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) Working Group on Carbon Market Opportunities
Advisory Panel Member and contributor, BIS Innovation Hub & Hong Kong Monetary Authority “Project Genesis”, A vision for technology-driven green finance
Advisory Panel Member, BIS Innovation Hub & Hong Kong Monetary Authority “Project Genesis 2”, mitigation outcome securities
Project Coordinator, The Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance
Founder, Angel Attorneys
Board member, The Alliance for Sustainable Schools
Founder and Co-chair, Hong Kong Green Finance Task Force (2017-2018)

Laura Cha SHIN May-Lung

Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd and a Member of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong

Chaoni Huang

Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Capital Markets APAC, BNP Paribas

As Head of Sustainable Capital Markets Asia Pacific, Chaoni leads BNP Paribas’ sustainable finance solutions across asset classes for corporates, financial institutions and investors. Leading a growing Sustainable Capital Markets team and working with Global Markets, Capital Markets Group and coverage teams in Asia Pacific and the Bank’s global sustainable finance community, Chaoni drives BNP Paribas’ continued expansion and leadership in Asian sustainable capital markets.

Chaoni is an industry veteran with over 15 years of experience in sustainable finance having held various ESG-related roles at Natixis, S&P Trucost, MSCI and the United Nations. In addition to her role at BNP Paribas, Chaoni is also highly involved in the forwarding Asia’s ESG agenda through driving the development of sustainable finance ecosystems, education and advocacy in the region. She is Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and was a guest researcher at both the Green Finance Center at Tsinghua University and the China
Economy and Sustainable Development Centre at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

Chaoni received her Bachelor of Economics from the University of Warwick.

Tracy Wong Harris

Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Finance Asia, Standard Chartered

Tracy Wong Harris is the Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia at Standard Chartered Bank, focusing on the Bank’s sustainable finance strategy, by developing new products and solutions, further incorporating ESG considerations into banking decisions, and identifying sustainable finance opportunities for clients. Tracy is also the Executive Vice President of Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), an appointed Policy Research Committee member of Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) and Senior Advisor to the Green Building Project of HK2050isNow.

Prior to joining Standard Chartered, Tracy had been driving the green and sustainable finance development in Hong Kong and had over 20 years of financial markets experiences across various fixed income and complex structured products in JPMorgan, Mizuho International, Barclays Capital and BNP Paribas based in London and Hong Kong.

Tracy received her MSc and BA in International Finance and Capital Markets in the United Kingdom and graduated from the Oxford Said Business School in Social Finance Program.

Former appointed member of the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Climate Change Technical Expert Group (TEG), served as Board member of AIDS Concern, Hong Kong LGBT+ Interbank, and founder of the JPM PRIDE HK network.

Ben McQuhae

Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Founder, Ben McQuhae & Co (bmcquhae.com), a Hong Kong-based corporate and commercial law firm for sustainability and innovation that has been described as the only true ESG law firm on the planet and Winner of the INSEAD Business as a Force for Good Award 2021. Ben is an industry leading corporate and commercial lawyer, a recognized leader in sustainable finance and green fintech, and a pioneer in carbon markets and decarbonization
Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales (1999) and Hong Kong (2003)

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

Co-Founder, Executive Committee Member and Special Advisor to the Chairman, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (hkgreenfinance.org)
Hong Kong representative, United Nations network of international Financial Centres for Sustainability (fc4s.org)
Lead, APFF/SFDN Carbon Markets Workstream to develop policy recommendations for APEC finance ministers
Member, Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council (FSDC) Working Group on Carbon Market Opportunities
Advisory Panel Member and contributor, BIS Innovation Hub & Hong Kong Monetary Authority “Project Genesis”, A vision for technology-driven green finance
Advisory Panel Member, BIS Innovation Hub & Hong Kong Monetary Authority “Project Genesis 2”, mitigation outcome securities
Project Coordinator, The Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance
Founder, Angel Attorneys
Board member, The Alliance for Sustainable Schools
Founder and Co-chair, Hong Kong Green Finance Task Force (2017-2018)

Dr. Jane Lee

President of Our Hong Kong Foundation

Before assuming office as President of Our Hong Kong Foundation, Dr Jane Lee served as Director of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) Welfare Council for more than 10 years. In 2008, she initiated the annual Social Enterprise Summit and served as the Chair for nine years. In 1995-2002, she was the Founding Chief Executive of Hong Kong Policy Research Institute, and is currently a member of its Board of Directors.

Dr Lee is active in public service and is currently Chair of the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund Task Force, and member of Commission on Poverty, Antiquities Advisory Board, Elderly Care Service Industry Training Advisory Committee. She also currently serves as Supervisor of SKH Lui Ming Choi Secondary School, Supervisor of The True Light Middle School of Hong Kong, Council of St. John’s College of The University of Hong Kong, Member of Board of Directors and Council of Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education.

Dr Lee has authored / edited 12 books on a range of topics including social enterprise, public administration, public sector reform, and education. She has also published more than 50 book chapters and articles in various journals.

Jonathan Drew

Head of Global Banking Sustainability, Asia-Pacific, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited

Jonathan Drew, Head of Global Banking Sustainability, Asia-Pacific at HSBC. Jonathan graduated with an MA in Economics from Cambridge University in England and is also qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Jonathan started his banking career more than 30 years ago in London and has worked in a diverse range of markets including Latin America and the Middle East has been based in Hong Kong since 1997 witnessing first-hand the rapid growth of Asia. During this time, he has been involved successful advisory and financing transactions across a wide range of industrial and services sectors including energy, manufacturing, transportation, infrastructure and financial services, with a focus on resource efficiency and sustainability. These transactions have involved supporting projects, corporates and institutions to approach various financial markets and structuring innovative and tailored solutions to meet the often large and always specific needs of clients. Over the last 8 years Jonathan has led HSBC’s efforts in Sustainable Finance in Asia, assisting clients in the development of sustainability and transition strategies and communicating these to ensure best access to financial markets. Jonathan has also been active in broader market development including driving awareness and engagement on the urgency of the need to transition and the development of robust financial products to support the implementation of the transition to a sustainable and resilient future. Jonathan is a member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and is also the founding chair of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association Green and Sustainable Loan Committee.

Sally Wong

CEO, Hong Kong Investment Funds Association

Sally Wong is the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association, which is a non-profit-making organization that represents the asset management industry in Hong Kong. She represents the industry in liaising with the authorities, legislators, media and other stakeholder groups to discuss issues that have implications to the Hong Kong mutual fund market and the Mandatory Provident Fund (“MPF”) Schemes market. She also has an active role in investor education and research initiatives.
Mrs. Wong is a member of the 7th Steering Committee on ChinaBond Indices Experts of the China Central Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. and a core member of the China Ageing Finance Forum 50. She also sits on the SFC Committee on Real Estate Investment Trusts, MPF Guidelines Committee and the Hang Seng Index Advisory Committee. She was chairman of the International Regulatory Affairs Working Committee of the International Investment Funds Association (“IIFA” – www.iifa.ca) and is currently a member of the IIFA Board.

Wong Chun Keung

Deputy General Manager of Economics and Strategic Planning Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong)

Mr. Wong is currently working for Bank of China (Hong Kong) as the Deputy General Manager of Economics and Strategic Planning Department. He has 30 years’ experience in the financial and banking industry, covering market and economic research, securities analysis, strategic planning, M&A and ESG etc., and had accomplished numerous strategic projects.

He is responsible for formulating group’s strategic plan, establishing strategic development platform, and coordinating the implementation of key strategic projects.

Mr. Wong graduated from the University of Hong Kong and obtained a Master external degree in financial economics from the University of London. He is also the holder of Certified SAFe 4 Scrum Master.

He is the China Development Committee’s member of The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers. He is also the Vice President of the HKGFA and the C0-chair of Banking Working Group of Hong Kong Green Finance Association.

Yang Xing

Deputy General Manager and Head of Finance of CECEP (Hong Kong) Investment Co., Ltd.

Mr. Yang Xing has extensive experience in corporate governance and finance. He was officer of the Accounting Center, Financial Innovation Department and General Manager’s office of Aerospace Science & Industry Finance Co., Ltd. from October 2004 to January 2014, executive of the Comprehensive Management Department of Beijing Enterprises Group Finance Limited From February 2014 to September 2014, the head of the Comprehensive Management Department from November 2014 to January 2018, assistant to the General Manager from February 2018 to August 2022 of CECEP Finance Co. Ltd..Mr. Yang is currently the Deputy General Manager and the head of Finance of CECEP (Hong Kong) Investment Co., Ltd.,. He is also an Executive Director of Carbon Reserve Investments Limited, and a Director of CECEP (Hong Kong) Treasury Management Co., Ltd.

Mr. Yang is also the Vice President of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Guangzhou Carbon Exchange. Mr. Yang obtained his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Beihang University in June 2004, a master’s degree in Financial Management from Beihang University in December 2019. He holds the title of Intermediate Economist and the qualification of Senior Information System Project Manager.

Tsun Chen

Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Tsun has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining HKGFA, he worked for a number of corporate finance advisory firms and a specialist bank where he was responsible for cross-border mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, debt and equity restructurings and direct investments. Tsun is a qualified solicitor in England & Wales (non-practising), holds a BSc. in History and Philosophy of Science from University College London and is certified by the CFA in ESG Investing.

Jenny Lee

Deputy Secretary General, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Jenny is the Deputy Secretary General for Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), primarily responsible for driving green and sustainable finance initiatives across its eight working groups, leading private and public sector, regulator, and government stakeholder engagement to enhance Hong Kong’s position as a leading sustainable finance center. Jenny contributes to the Centre for Green and Sustainable Finance capacity building and data analytics workstreams, and co-created the HKGFA – HKUST Certificate in Sustainable Finance. Jenny has over two decades of experience in global investment banking and consulting, primarily in equity derivatives, prime brokerage, equity financing and new business development at Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan, and has lived in London, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Jenny left a career in banking to pursue her desire to make a positive impact, shifting the focus of her business and finance experience into sustainability. She is a life-long learner and passionate about creating a green and sustainable ecosystem, inclusive of finance, ESG and technology. She co-founded Development Finance Asia and is certified in CFA ESG Investing.

Vivian Lau

Senior Manager, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Vivian is the Senior Manager for Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), dedicated to sustainable finance development and ecosystem building in Hong Kong and the GBA through a diverse range of work including marketing and communications, event and partnership, membership engagement, working groups and research initiatives.

Vivian has over ten years of experience in the public sector, promoting trade and transformation opportunities for corporates and SMEs across different industries such as innovation and technology, intellectual property, design and culture. She has also worked as the Secretariat in Hong Kong Trade Development Council overseeing the daily operation of 50 offices worldwide and the Executive Director’s Office to support on strategic planning, project management and corporate communication matters. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English at CUHK and pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sustainability Leadership and Governance at HKU.

Phoebe Liu

Senior Associate, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Phoebe Liu is Senior Associate at Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA), which is a nonprofit organisation to help to position Hong Kong as a leading global Green Tech and Green Fi Centre. Understanding the urgency to promote environmental awareness and climate actions, Phoebe is motivated to push forward green and sustainable finance developments in Hong Kong. She has been actively supporting HKGFA’s work in capacity building and awareness building – supported and organised over 300 events in the past three years, including the HKGFA Annual Forum and Certificate programs with HKUST and HKFSI. Phoebe received the HKGFA-HKUST Certificate in Sustainable Finance in 2022. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Louis Shen

Associate, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Louis, Yue Shen is an Associate in Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA). Louis has research interests in transition finance and taxonomical development in the APAC regions. Recognizing the important role of financial market in decarbonizing the hard-to-abate sectors of the developing economies, she supports HKGFA’s engagement, research, and capacity building initiatives as part of the Secretariat team. Louis holds a Master’s Degree in Public Policy (Environmental and Sustainability Policy Concentration) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Andra Chow

Junior Associate, Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA)

Andra Chow is a Secretariat team member of the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA). In this capacity, she supports the development of educational training and capacity building on green and sustainable finance that brings together government, regulatory bodies and the private sector to make tangible progress toward net zero transition locally and throughout the Greater Bay Area.

Andra has a wealth of hands-on experience in sustainability projects and event management. From 2020 to 2022, Andra was a project executive at the Hong Kong Social Enterprise Summit (HKSES), dedicated to fostering cross-sector partnerships to facilitate social innovation and entrepreneurship for positive change. Before working at SES, Andra worked as an intern at the United Nations Project Office on Governance in 2019 and the United Nations Office for Sustainable Development in 2018, both located in South Korea. During this time, she conducted research projects to assess developing member states’ policymaking for sustainable development and to identify their needs and solutions concerning the UN’s sustainable development goals.

Andra’s work on project and event management at HKGFA, HKSES and the UN has allowed her to connect with sustainability professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide and to engage in diverse environmental, social and governance (ESG) solutions to contemporary problems. Notably, she became a certified ESG Planner (CEP®) in 2022.

Andra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Simon Fraser University in Canada. During her undergraduate years, she worked as a research assistant on a social science project exploring the barriers to social integration for Asian minorities in Canada.

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